Un-refactoring
In which I throw away code that I’d already released.
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2024
Why are there no decent code formatters for Java?
In which I compare and rate code formatting tools for Java.
Looking back on 15 years of EqualsVerifier
In which I take a trip down memory lane.
Running a local LLM with Ollama
In which I describe how easy it is to set up a local LLM on my laptop.
About fonts
In which I fall into a typographic rabbit hole.
2023
Using ChatGPT to write a complete app
In which I share my experiences building an app with ChatGPT so I can start annoying my uncle again.
My Adventure with ChatGPT: A Developer’s Perspective
In which I explore the ups and downs of using ChatGPT as a developer, navigating the maze of GNOME documentation, learning from its mistakes, and appreciatin...
My Experience with ChatGPT as a Developer: Impressed, but with Caveats
In which I share my experience with ChatGPT as a developer, highlighting its potential and limitations while providing useful tips and insights.
2022
Exploring Sustainability in Tech (without the guilt-trips)
In which I cross-post a summary of my experiences with JH, Hanno and Julien hosting a panel about sustainability at Devoxx and J-Fall.
Creating a testable multi-module jar file using Maven
In which I describe how I implemented EqualsVerifier’s multi-release jar file build using Maven, and discuss the issues I had to solve to get there.
Unit testing a Maven build
In which I test the artifacts produced by a Maven build.
2021
Don’t read this post! ☠️💣💥
In which I provide ammo to annoy your coworkers.
AnnotationScript: abusing Java annotations to the extreme
In which I take things way too far by implementing LISP using only Java annotations, then using that language to implement another LISP.
2020
My Vim setup
In which I discuss how I use Vim instead of an IDE to edit Java code.
2019
Influential albums
In which I talk about the music that was most influential in my life.
2018
State of the Apps 2018
In which I make a list of stuff I have installed on my laptop, for future reference.
Being deliberate with Scala’s ExecutionContext
In which I present a way to make sure Scala’s implicit global ExecutionContext isn’t used accidentally.
2017
An even better way of typing
In which I improve upon the past.
Review of Functional Programming in Scala
In which I share my views on this book.
2016
Generics in EqualsVerifier, part 2: Instantiating generic classes
In which I apply the things I’ve learned in the previous post.
Generics in EqualsVerifier, part 1: Overcoming type erasure
In which I take a deep dive into Java’s reflection API.
2015
Get to grips with your build, with Gradle
In which I share an article I wrote for the Dutch Java Magazine.
Foobal, Moneyball
In which I deliver the final blow of delight and annoyance to my uncle.
Hacking Java enums
In which I show how to hack the Java language and break your code.
Configuring my NAS
In which I setup my NAS to perform backups automatically.
2014
“It’s just test code”
In which I share how I managed to get my unit tests back under control.
The things we do for compatibility
In which I share an elaborate hack.
On profiling
In which I manage to delight and annoy my uncle much more quickly.
Inconsistent equality in C#
In which Eric Lippert follows up on the potential bug I found last time.
2013
Comparing ints and shorts in C#
In which I find a possible bug in the language.
A better way of typing
In which you, dear reader, get your mind blown.
Foobal: A New Hope
In which I look forward to a new year of delighting and annoying my uncle.
Testing events in C#
In which I share my solution to a surprisingly tricky problem.
What happened to EqualsVerifier 1.3?
In which I post-mortem a botched release.
On transitivity
In which I follow up on a problem I discovered in my previous post.
Reaction to Cedric Beust’s equals challenge
In which I nerd-sniped into writing a complicated equals method.
Switching blogging platform - again
In which I rant about blogging platforms - again.
2012
Foobal: end-of-year, half-of-season update
In which I manage to delight and annoy my uncle even more.
How to: make a Maven build script for Android
In which I share how I managed to ditch Ant in favor of Maven in my Android project.
Foobal: predicting soccer matches with Scala and Drools
In which I use my programming skills to delight and annoy my uncle.
Crummy word processors
In which I rant about blogging platforms.
How to: Display the current Git branch in your prompt
In which I show my fancy color prompt script.
Configuration sharing with Dropbox, Part 3: Bash
Part 3 of my series, in which I show how I shared my .bashrc and other bash scripts through Dropbox.
Configuration sharing with Dropbox, Part 2: Eclipse
Part 2 of my series, in which I show how I shared my Eclipse configuration through Dropbox, using the Workbench Mechanic plugin.
Configuration sharing with Dropbox, Part 1: VIM
Part 1 of my series, in which I show how I shared my .vimrc through Dropbox.
Configuration sharing with Dropbox, Part 0: Introduction
Part 0 of my series in which I show how I shared all my configuration files through Dropbox.
2011
How to: Release your Scala Android app to the Market
In which I show how I added my app to the Android Market.
Devoxx 2011 post-mortem
In which I list the talks I liked the most.
On learning Arabic
In which I discuss the things that fascinate me about the Arabic language.
How to: Android development in Scala
In which I explain how I wrote an Android app in Scala.
Holy serafins!
In which I discover a piece of BASIC code in Umberto Eco’s novel Foucault’s Pendulum.